Transportation Maintenance Crew Leader (Automotive Maintenance)

State of Connecticut•Colchester, CT

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), is accepting applications for a Transportation Maintenance Crew Leader (Automotive Maintenance) position. This is a full-time, 40-hour, first shift (7:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.), Monday - Friday position. The primary location is the Colchester Repair Garage, with potential future opportunities in Putnam and Old Saybrook Repair Garages. The DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals across five bureaus and is committed to improving quality of life through transportation. The department values a diverse staff representative of the communities it serves.

Requirements

Current CDL Class A or B with tank endorsement.
Valid Medical Examiner’s Card (MEC).
Willingness to accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice removal, whenever needed, including mandatory winter overtime from November 1 through April 30.
Willingness to stay at work for the duration of storms, potentially up to several days, including holidays and weekends.
Willingness to work overtime in preparation for the winter season to prepare the fleet and equipment.
30-mile residency from the posted job location.
Two (2) years of skilled experience in automotive maintenance and repair.
Must show how required knowledge and experience are met on the application.

Nice To Haves

Experience of standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in the repair and fabrication of diesel, auto, and heavy equipment.
Experience in inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing routine to moderately complex mechanic problems of diesel, auto, and heavy equipment.
Knowledge of Department policies and procedures.
Experience in an acting capacity as a Transportation Maintenance Crew Leader (Automotive Maintenance).
Experience with effectively working a high production environment.
Experience with Microsoft Computer applications (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, SharePoint).

Responsibilities

Plans crew workflow and determines priorities.
Schedules, assigns, oversees, and reviews work.
Establishes and maintains crew procedures.
Provides staff training and assistance.
Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations.
Acts as liaison with operating units, agencies, and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures.
Requisitions materials and equipment appropriate to the various jobs.
Participates in performing the duties of the crew.
May make recommendations on policies or standards.
May prepare reports and correspondence.
May do preliminary site inspection of assigned jobs.
May be required to stand by for and respond to fire and/or crash emergency situations at State-owned airports.
Performs related duties as required.